Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 7 at 2:02PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 1:02pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 201 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking showers and strong
thunderstorms along and south of Interstate 80 in eastern Sweetwater
County, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, with local gusts around 60 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Sweetwater
County, including the following locations... Bitter Creek, Tipton,
Red Desert, and Point Of Rocks.
This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 118 and 181.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
East Sweetwater County
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender: